5 Blockbuster NBA Offseason Trades We’d Like To See

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Trade Rumors
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Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: F Harrison Barnes, C Richaun Holmes, 2022 First-Round Pick (SAC – No.4), 2024 First-Round Pick (SAC)
Sacramento Kings Receive: G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder are venturing into uncharted water. It’s arguable that no team in NBA history has ever turned an eye so sharply to the future.

For that reason, their standing with current franchise player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is surprisingly shaky. At 23, one would think he’d be an ideal cornerstone for a rebuilding team.

The Thunder aren’t like other rebuilding teams. They’ve focused all of their efforts on acquiring first-round picks. Those efforts would be wasted if they didn’t force some of their own picks to convey in the lottery.

Meanwhile, the Kings don’t have the same luxury to be patient. Having traded for Domantas Sabonis at last year’s deadline, they need to break the longest playoff drought in NBA history next season. They could use a player of Gilgeous-Alexander’s quality right now.

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On the other hand, the Thunder could use the fourth overall pick. They’d surely love to add an unprotected 2024 first-round pick as well. This deal would have the potential to satisfy both sides.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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